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Deciduous Teeth

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Function as placeholders for permanent teeth and aid in development of speech and chewing, positioned in the mouth of children.

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Central Incisors

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Function to cut food, located in the very front of the mouth.

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Molars

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Function to chew and grind food, positioned at the rear of the mouth.

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Incisors

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Function for cutting and slicing food, positioned at the front of the mouth.

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Lateral Incisors

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Function to help tear food, positioned next to the central incisors.

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Wisdom Teeth

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Function is similar to molars for grinding food, positioned at the very back of the mouth.

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Premolars

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Function to crush and grind food, positioned between canines and molars.

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Canines

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Function to tear and hold food, positioned at the 'corners' of the dental arch.

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